Alcohol free and low alcohol beer could be getting stronger as part of a plan to get the nation to cut back on its alcohol intake. The move, it is hoped, would make lower alcohol products more appealing to drinkers.
Currently, 'no alcohol' beer must contain less than 0.05% alcohol by volume (ABV) while 'low alcohol' products must be under 1.2%, reports The Times. These limits could be increased to between 0.5 and 1% and 3% respectively under the next prime minister.
The shift in policy, it is claimed, would help people cut down on their alcohol intake by helping the brewers market a more attractive low-strength drink. Ministers say this would mean reducing consumption without being labelled a 'nanny-state'.
